Founded by Piere Laclede Liguest, his son August Choteau, and fellow fur traders in 1764, St. Louis has experienced a storied evolution spreading west from the brick-paved streets of our historic Mississippi riverfront. Today, those same river banks are home to the famous Gateway Arch. St. Louis is a celebrated center for the Arts—boasting world-renowned universities, global centers for medical advancement and care, and inspirational and game-changing entrepreneurial endeavors. “The Lou” is home to storied and diverse neighborhoods, historic water towers, and incredible architecture that punctuate our cityscape. Our pride is defined by home-grown cuisine and family businesses spanning decades and centuries. We attend the St. Louis Symphony one night and an exhilarating Cardinal game the next. And when the weekend comes, find us at the Crown Jewel of our famous city—the magnificent Forest Park—home to the #1 ranked Zoo, the Art Museum, Planetarium, Jewel Box, and Muny Opera. We are home town, big city people—and we are All St. Louis.